1. (Antiq.)
Defn: A girdle; particularly that of Aphrodite (or Venus) which gave the wearer the power of exciting love.
2. (Zoöl.)
Defn: A genus of Ctenophora. The typical species (Cestus Veneris) is remarkable for its brilliant iridescent colors, and its long, girdlelike form.
CESTUS
Ces"tus, n. Etym: [L. caestus, and cestus.] (Antiq.)
Defn: A covering for the hands of boxers, made of leather bands, and often loaded with lead or iron.
CESTUY; CESTUI
Ces"tuy or Ces"tui, pron. Etym: [Norm. F.] (Law)
Defn: He; the one. Cestuy que trust ( Etym: [norm. F.], a person who has the equitable and beneficial interest in property, the legal interest in which is vested in a trustee. Wharton. — Cestuy que use ( Etym: [Norm. F.], a person for whose use land, etc., is granted to another.
CESURA
Ce*su"ra, n.
Defn: See Cæsura.